How difficult is it to get a new bond after the original bond has been revoked? And how common is it to get a new bond?

It depends greatly on the trial court judge and the defendant's willingness to not break the law. A positive drug test is grounds for bond...

Translating the legal jargon, the abbreviation PCS/upcs means possession of controlled substances / unlawful possession of controlled substances...

State Law vs Federal Law

The United States of America is a federal system of government with two co-equal bases of jurisdiction to prosecute crimes and offenses - one...

When a domestic violence case is being dismissed in six months by the judge...can i ask the judge to expunge the case then?

An expungement petition is filed in the circuit court of the county wherein the underlying arrest was adjudicated. For example, if the underlying...

How do I find a lawyer pro bono for a criminal case?

The court will require representation in any felony level case. The trial court will appoint a "public defender" if the defendant is indigent and...

Can I force the DA to pursue an attempted manslaughter case if the defendant died of natural causes 5 months ago?

It may be entirely possible the D.A. nol prossed the case due to lack of witnesses. Under most circumstances, an affidavit is not permitted in a...

Can a 2003 felony conviction still be appealed ?

Highly unlikely. The collateral consequences of your relative's application for a visa based on your uninformed plea of guilty to a crime is a...

Can I be sued for giving legal advice online in the state of Alabama? Is there a client/ attorney relationship?

The fact that you claim to be a law student and even contemplating such activity is disturbing, to say the least. No person, unless properly...

Do you have to physically take the papers when being served in Alabama?

The process server can state on an affidavit that the paper were either personally served (placed in the hands of the intended recipient) or left...

My son received a letter that they will suspend his drivers license for 60 days and charge to reinstate.

60 days suspension for each violation. See, Code of Alabama, 1975, section 32-6-12. That section of the Code states at paragraph (c): "The Director...